The Value of Science

It is our responsibility as scientists, knowing the great progress which comes from a satisfactory philosophy of ignorance, the great progress which is the fruit of freedom of thought, to proclaim the value of this freedom; to teach how doubt is not to be feared but welcomed and discussed; and to demand this freedom as … [Read more…]

Before I die…

This video made me think about how I would finish the sentence: “Before I die…” Hmmm… What do I want to do?  There are too many things…  I need to think about this more. …After having thought about it, the question seems a bit off track for me.  Because all those things that come to … [Read more…]

Draw Something 2

I’ve been playing Draw Something 2 which was released several weeks ago, and here are some of my favorites from my gallery.  Yes, the drawings look a bit juvenile, but there’s only so much I can do with a fat finger on an iPhone screen… haha.

A Mom’s Advice

A recent conversation I had with my daughter: Me:  “I envy you.  I wish I were you.” Daughter:  “No, you don’t.  Being me is hard…” Me:  “Being me is hard too.  But it’s getting easier with lots of practice.” Daughter:  “I can never live up to my own expectations…” Me:  “Just remember…it’s not just you … [Read more…]

Linda’s Noodly Salad

  This is my recipe creation inspired by summer, health, and yumminess. 🙂 Linda’s Asian-ish Chicken Noodly Salad The Chicken:             2 chicken breasts             2-3 bay leaves (what the heck, add a couple more!!)             Several peppercorns (“several” means … [Read more…]

Great Cioppino Recipe!!

Tonight, I made the below recipe (from epicurious.com) again for the 4th time, which has become one of our favorites.  It’s so easy and very delicious!!  I tweak it to suit my taste as indicated, and serve with warm bread for dipping. 🙂 1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded and bulb cut lengthwise into 6 wedges … [Read more…]